Widespread flu reported in 31 states including Nebraska

The Centers for Disease control reports the flu has become widespread in 31 states including Nebraska. Here are some key points from this week's report.

Up to 7.3 million people have been sick with flu so far this season, the CDC says.

Half those people have been to the doctor because of flu, it says.

As many as 83,500 people have been hospitalized because of flu, federal health officials say.

The CDC hasn’t released data on the total number of deaths so far this season, saying 16 influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported nationwide to the agency this season. Seven flu deaths have been reported in Nebraska including one pediatric death. Health officials say it's not too late to get a flu shot.